Cookware User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed to reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, 
including the following:
1.   Read all instructions before using.
2.   Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.   To protect against electric shock, do not immerse 
this appliance, in water or any other liquid.
4.   Close adult supervision is necessary when this 
appliance is used by or near children.
5.   Unplug the power base or detachable cord 
from the power outlet when not in use, before 
repositioning and before cleaning. Allow to cool 
before cleaning the appliance.
6.   Do not operate any appliance with a damaged 
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, 
or has been damaged in any manner. Return this 
appliance only to the nearest authorized service 
center for examination, repair or adjustment.
7.   The use of accessory attachments not 
recommended by Sunbeam may cause hazards or 
injuries.
8.  Do not use outdoors.
9.   Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.  Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas 
or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11.  Ensure that the kettle is properly located on 
the power base, or properly attached to the 
detachable cord before switching on.
12.  Remove the kettle from power base or unplug 
kettle from wall outlet before filling or pouring. Do 
not attempt to remove the kettle from the power 
base or unplug from wall outlet until it is switched 
off, manually or automatically.
13.  Use the kettle only with the power base or 
detachable cord supplied and vice-versa.
14.  Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15.  Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid 
interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.
16.   Extreme caution must be used when handling or 
moving kettle and pouring from kettle containing 
boiling water.
17.   Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the 
heating cycle.
18.   A short power supply cord is provided to reduce 
the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or 
tripping over a longer cord.
19.   An extension cord may be purchased and used if 
care is exercised in its use.
20.   If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical 
rating of the extension cord must be at least 15 
amps and 120 volts. The extension cord should be 
grounding type, 3-wire cord. The resulting extended 
cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over 
the counter top or table where it can be pulled on 
by children or tripped over accidentally.
* This appliance has a grounded 3-prong electrical 
plug. It must be plugged only into a properly 
grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not modify the plug in 
any way.
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